Job Summary
Free Play for Kids is looking for part-time Head Soccer Coaches to lead one of our soccer teams. If you’re a top-level coach or a top-level player looking to grow into a coaching role, we want you as one of our soccer coaches.
In the role of a Head Soccer Coach within our team, you will operate under the guidance of our Program Manager. Your focus will be on constructing and executing practice plans designed to not only provide engaging sessions that emphasize the fundamental aspects of soccer but also showcase you as a great leader and mentor.
Education & Qualifications
- Working towards or completed, a degree or diploma in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation, Kinesiology, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Experience coaching youth sport teams and/or extensive playing experience.
- Standard First Aid Certification and CPR training or ability to obtain quickly.
- Clear up-to-date criminal and vulnerable sector check.
- Valid certifications in coaching soccer are considered an asset.
- Experience with technology such as Google Meet and Connecteam apps is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Crafting structured training sessions for youth between the ages of 9-17 that align with the organization's mission and vision.
- Leading practices, games, drills, and activities with the ultimate goal of creating safe, accessible, and inclusive spaces for kids to play, belong, and grow.
- Training the youth to play soccer and compete in leagues and tournaments.
- Managing participant registration and ensuring accurate and timely enrollment.
- Maintaining participant communication through timely and informative updates, addressing inquiries, and establishing effective channels to ensure clear and consistent communication.
- Conducting formal and informal skills assessments for program participants.
- Modeling key organization values through interactions with all internal and external partners and team members.
- Relating to youth from diverse communities and acting as a mentor and role model for kids in the program.
- Assisting the Program Manager/Coordinator with community partnerships, equipment inventory & management, and player identification and recruitment.
- Participating in work assignments arising from special events, special projects, or overall program initiatives.
- Completing additional training and certifications as required through the Free Play training program, such as Making Ethical Decisions and Safe Sport courses.
- Understanding the power of sport as a tool for social good.
Skills & Knowledge
- Amazing with youth and passionate about Soccer
- A fun, outgoing, strong servant leader
- Ability to thrive in collaborative environments
- Service-oriented
- Strong communication within the team and external stakeholders
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills
- Continuous learner
- Reliability
- Confident
- Respect for / understanding of cultural diversity
Position Conditions
- This is a part-time paid position of approximately 8 - 14 hours per week.
- Job is performed in schools and recreation settings, but work settings may vary depending on projects.
Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@freeplayforkids.com with the job title in the email subject line.
Free Play for Kids is an equal-opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are values of Free Play for Kids. Free Play for Kids welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Free Play for Kids respectfully operates on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our community.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 - 6 months
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person